James Monroe actually said...

The contest between Spain and the colonies, according to the most authentic information, is maintained by the latter with improved success.

I see much cause to rejoice in the felicity of our situation.

Our peace with the powers on the coast of Barbary has been preserved, but we owe it altogether to the presence of our squadron in the Medite...

Our military positions have been maintained at Belle Point, on the Arkansas, at Council Bluffs, on the Missouri, at St. Peters, on the Missi...